Circle of Protection

Template:TOCnestleft Circle of Protection is composed of Christian leaders who are heads of denominations, agencies, organizations, and educational institutions. We share a belief that God expects national leaders to give priority to the needs of poor and hungry people.

Steering Committee Members

As of September 2020:

• Leith Anderson, President National Association of Evangelicals.
• John Ashmen, President Citygate Network
• David Beckmann, President Emeritus* Bread for the World
• Rebecca Blachly, Director of the Office of Government Relations The Episcopal Church
• Galen Carey, Vice President of Government Relations National Association of Evangelicals
• Dr. Iva Carruthers, General Secretary Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference
• Eugene Cho, President/CEO Bread for the World
• Richard Coll, Director of the Office of Domestic Social Development United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Bishop Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop The Episcopal Church
• The Most Rev. Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Chairman, Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• The Most Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Presiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
• Commissioner David Hudson, National Commander The Salvation Army USA
• Jo Anne Lyon, Ambassador and General Superintendent Emerita Wesleyan Church
• Rev. Carlos L. Malave, Executive Director * Christian Churches Together in the USA
• Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, President and CEO Catholic Charities USA*
• Ralph Middlecamp, President National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Dr. Mary Nelson, Interim Chief Executive Officer Christian Community Development Association
• Diane Randall, Executive Secretary Friends Committee on National Legislation
• Rev. Amy E. Reumann, Director of Advocacy Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
• Dr. Gabriel Salguero, President National Latino Evangelical Coalition
• Rev. Lori Tapia, National Pastor for Hispanic Ministries Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Rev. Jim Wallis, President and Founder * Sojourners
• Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Co-Convener, National African American Clergy Network and President * Skinner Leadership Institute
• Jim Winkler, President and General Secretary *National Council of Churches

Circle of Protection Steering Committee Co-Coordinators *

References

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